Physical Education and Sport BA (Hons) at University of Northampton

This degree explores how sport, physical education and physical activity are delivered and organised across schools and local communities. With work placements and close partnerships with local teams, there is a strong emphasis on employability.

Faculty: Faculty of Health, Sport and Behavioural Sciences  |  Department: Sport Sciences  |  Duration: Full Time: 3 years; Part Time: 4 - 6 years; Full Time Foundation: 4 years  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Northampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The University of Northampton’s degree in physical education and sport provides a mixture of classroom-based sessions (to introduce theories and concepts) and practical activities that enable you to develop your own coaching/teaching delivery styles to children and adults. Modules include Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology, The Social Context of Sport and Exercise, Sport Coaching Science, Introduction to Motor Learning and Skill Acquisition, Introduction to Physical Education, Professional and Academic Skills in Physical Education and Sport, Sports Development, Sport Research Methods, Teaching and Learning in Physical Education, The Developing Athlete, Developing Professional Practice, Sport Pedagogy in Context.

Career pathways

Our graduates from our Physical Education and Sport BA have, over the past couple of years, moved to study a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) so they can become a teacher, this includes Further Education, special, primary and secondary training. We currently offer the Primary Education 5-11 (QTS) PGCE.

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